Embele Awipi: Johnson, Pacers learning as they go

2:59 AM,
Dec. 3, 2012

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When Palma graduate Orlando Johnson was drafted 36th overall in this year's NBA draft, he became just the second ever Salinas-area player to play in American professional basketball.

The other was Salinas High and Cal player Russ Critchfield, who played on the Oakland Oaks 1969 ABA championship team. However, Johnson isn't concerned with history but more with making sure he maintains the form that landed him on the Indiana Pacers.

"It's pretty cool, but I don't think of it. The important thing is to improve everyday so I can establish myself as player in this league for years to come, not just ...